REBEL EM

MARCH 12, 2024

Do you pretreat the patient prior to CT scan or proceed without delay and risk an allergic reaction? Administer the pretreatment medications as this should prevent any severe allergic reaction. However, the patient tells you she has a history of IV contrast allergy.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. Understanding the cause of angioedema (mast cell vs. bradykinin mediated) helps dictate directed management.

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Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 101

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 2, 2024

Most often occurs in uncircumcised males [Assim 2022] Buildup of sloughed and dead skin, microorganisms, and secretions between the foreskin and the glans Incidence in children shown to range from 0.05% up to 20% [Kayaba 1996, Hsieh 2006] Between 6% and 20% in uncircumcised men [Assim 2022, Perkins 2024] Pediatrics usually presents between 2y and 5y (..)

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Paramedics World

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes. Anaphylaxis is a word that strikes fear in the hearts of many. For those who have experienced it—or… The post Navigating Anaphylaxis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

APRIL 23, 2024

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Justin Morgenstern on the first RCT of high dose nitroglycerin in SCAPE, Andrew Neill on Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) indications and evidence, Brit Long on indications for CT in suspected diverticulitis, Tahara Bhate on Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) and diagnostic (..)

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Emergency Medicine Education

AUGUST 10, 2024

Biphasic anaphylaxis: A review of the literature and implications for emergency management Corticosteroids in management of anaphylaxis; a systematic review of evidence

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Allergic Reaction Emergency Department Emergency Management Emergency Manager 40

OntarioMedic

MAY 31, 2017

appeared first on OntarioMedic.

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EM Literature of Note

JULY 27, 2023

Platelets, like any blood product, are associated significant risks, not limited to acute lung injury, transfusion-related circulatory overload, allergic reactions, and more.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea. In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis.

Allergic Reaction 52

Allergic Reaction E-9-1-1 Epinephrine Coronary 52

REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Diphenhydramine versus nonsedating antihistamines for acute allergic reactions: a literature review. Resources: Banerji A, Long AA, Camargo CA Jr. Allergy Asthma Proc. Ledford, D.

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Allergic Reaction ED E-9-1-1 Emergency Department 52

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Primary PCI: 95.7% Stents Placed: Pharmaco-Invasive Treatment: 97.4% Primary PCI: 95.7% ECG Results: Repeat ECG 90min after tenecteplase indicated 70.3% of patients in the pharmaco-invasive treatment achieved ≥50% resolution in the lead with the greatest ST-segment elevation Median decline from 3.0 Primary PCI: 78.4% Primary PCI: 13.3%

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STEMI Allergic Reaction Coronary Ambulance 137

EM Didactic

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Asthma/COPD Allergic Reactions Connective Tissue Flare Bells Palsy Gout ?Headache Headache (Steroids prevent recurrence) Septic Shock Temporal Arteritis Addisons Crisis (Hypoadrenal Shock) ?Pnemonia

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Emergency Department Allergic Reaction ED 52

REBEL EM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Incidence of clinically important biphasic reactions in emergency department patients with allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Time of Onset and Predictors of Biphasic Anaphylactic Reactions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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Epinephrine Allergic Reaction Emergency Department Emergency Management 80

EMDocs

JUNE 8, 2024

Dilation of conjunctival vessels resulting in hyperemia and edema (A) is the underlying pathophysiology of conjunctivitis, which can be brought on by infection or allergic reaction. Close follow-up within 48 hours with an ophthalmologist is appropriate for ongoing monitoring and care.

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EMS Allergic Reaction Emergency Department ED 98

TIMER

MAY 11, 2022

Medical emergencies can vary, from heart attack to accidents to allergic reactions and more. If you want to learn more about dealing with medical emergencies safely and efficiently, check out this guide on medical emergency training here. What are the different types of medical emergencies?

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Allergic Reaction Heart Attack Emergency Medical Technician First Aid 40

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hypersensitivity/dermatologic: GLP-1 agonists are synthetic peptides; may lead to antibody formation and allergic reaction/injection site reaction. Reactions are usually minor: transient warmth, pruritis at injection site that resolves.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This information is crucial in avoiding allergic reactions, especially when administering emergency treatments. Allergies : Allergies can significantly impact how a patient responds to medication or environmental factors. EMTs must inquire about any known allergies, particularly to medications, foods, or environmental triggers.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Services Allergic Reaction 96

TIMER

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This includes providing life-saving epinephrine to a patient having an allergic reaction, splinting a patient’s wounds following a car accident, or even performing CPR on a person experiencing cardiac arrest. EMTs are skilled at evaluating patients to see if any potentially fatal injuries or illnesses exist.

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NCOAE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Those instances include the following: The person’s condition appears to be life-threatening — for example, the person is unconscious, bleeding profusely, choking, not breathing, or experiencing a severe allergic reaction. The person’s condition may become life-threatening on the way to the hospital.

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EMS EMT EMT Allergic Reaction 52

EMDocs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Table 1: Comparison of F(ab) and F(ab’) 2 antivenoms. 9 This effect may be especially prominent in the setting of rattlesnake envenomation, where coagulopathic effects are more prominent.

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Allergic Reaction Plasma ALS EMS 96

FOAMfrat

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

These steroids are undoubtedly part of the cocktail we reach for in patients presenting with acute asthma, allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis - and traditional clinical logic has taught us these drugs work to reduce inflammation in the airways and reduce bronchial mucus production. Namely, Solumedrol and Dexamethasone (Decadron).

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EMDocs

JANUARY 3, 2024

10 This procedure has well-described rare complications including infection, blood loss, allergic reaction, arrhythmia, pneumothorax if approaching via the internal jugular vein, embolization of the device, and pulmonary artery perforation or dissection. 8 The device itself is 2 x 2.5

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Defibrillator Allergic Reaction ED ALS 112

REBEL EM

AUGUST 3, 2023

What They Did: Parallel, 2-arm, noninferiority, open-label, multicenter, international randomized clinical trial Occurred in 6 specialized centers (3 in North America – US & Canada and 3 Outside of North America – Australia) Trial took place from June 2021 to December 2022 Used PEN-FAST to risk stratify patients.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An understanding of the risks involved including allergic reaction, radiation exposure, contrast extravasation, and contrast-associated nephropathy allows for a thorough risk-benefit analysis prior to ordering these studies. References (1) Barkovich, E.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 1, 2025

There is a need to right size testing such that we do not miss clinically important PEs without exposing very low risk patients to risks of imaging (ionizing radiation, contrast, allergic reaction, cost, and misdiagnosis).

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EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Answer : Leukopenia Overview Leukopenia is defined as total WBC count < 4000/mm 3 Neutropenia is the most common subset of leukopenia and is defined on absolute neutrophil count: 1 Mild (1.01.5 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. Most common causes of leukopenia Infections: 36.4%

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This Podcast Will Kill You

JANUARY 14, 2025

. “111 years of allergen-immunotherapy: a long and successful history of the only available disease-modifier in allergic diseases.” FDA approves first medication to help reduce allergic reactions to multiple foods after accidental exposure. ” Allergologie select 6 (2022): 248. Feb 16, 2024. FDA News Release.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

JANUARY 7, 2025

Sometimes it seems like the world is out to get us: bees in our garden, pollen in the air, nuts in our brownies, any number of other things that could trigger an allergic reaction ranging from itchy eyes and a runny nose all the way to anaphylaxis. In the first episode of our two-parter on allergies, we explore that very question.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Not an allergic reaction. Has been known to occur following immunizations. Good to anticipate to avoid any additional cause of vaccine hesitancy.

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